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SAP SuccessFactors Compensation vs Variable Pay certification: C_THR86 vs C_THR87
Two SAP SuccessFactors reward-management associate certifications. C_THR86 (Compensation — base pay, merit and salary planning) vs C_THR87 (Variable Pay — bonus and incentive programs): what each covers, the shared format and cut score, and which to sit first.
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SAP exam formats by certification: which exams are SyBA vs SBA in 2026
A reference map grouping popular SAP certifications by their 2026 performance-based format — System-Based (SyBA) or Scenario-Based (SBA) — so you can find yours and prepare for it.
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How to practise for an SBA (scenario-based) SAP exam
How to practise for SAP's scenario-based SBA exams: rehearse whole connected cases, drill decision-making over recall, and manage the scenario under time.
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SAP SuccessFactors talent modules compared: Performance & Goals vs Variable Pay vs Learning
The SuccessFactors talent cluster certifies by module. Performance & Goals (C_THR82), Variable Pay (C_THR87), and Learning (C_THR88) each cover a different slice of talent management. Here's how to pick the talent-management certification for your HR role.
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The full SAP SuccessFactors certification map
SAP SuccessFactors certifies by HR module — Employee Central, Performance, Recruiting, Learning, Time, Reporting, Pay — with each cert's format and cut score.
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